Senior Network Planning Engineer
Senior Network Planning Engineer
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Job Description
Energise your career
If you like the idea of working on projects that make a fundamental difference to the lives of people in your community consider a role at Vector.
So much of what we take for granted in our everyday lives is enabled by the work that Vector is doing to ensure our infrastructure is fit for purpose for a rapidly changing future.
Across our network we are transforming the way that Aucklands critical infrastructure is delivered through high-tech data-led solutions and customer first thinking. Its a dynamic energising place to work because what you do here matters to everyone.
About the role
Auckland is experiencing significant growth and this is true of our electricity network too. At a time of transport electrification and network resilience in the face of increasing adverse weather events the long- and short-term planning of our network has never been more challenging. At the same time this presents an exciting opportunity in this role.
Youll be responsible for undertaking technical assessments relating to customer connections and issues network constraints and power quality violations. You will need to apply engineering best practice to provide solutions that increase network capacity and maintain network security to meet customers needs for a high quality reliable and resilient power supply at an effective cost. Youll do this through pioneering ideas and technology utilising digital platforms and non-wired alternatives.
In these roles youll enjoy the sort of satisfaction that comes with knowing youre playing an integral part in Vector achieving our Symphony Strategy keeping the lights on and homes warm across Auckland whilst driving a sustainable new energy future.
Who we are looking for
We envisage youll have the following experience and attributes:
- At least a bachelors degree in a related field with experience in electrical engineering
- Youll be knowledgeable about traditional power system network architecture and equipment and emerging technologies and their application to deliver solutions
- Youll be experienced in power system analysis design and planning and in using power system simulation software eg PowerFactory PSSE
- Youll be adept at deriving insights and interpreting large data sets
- Youll have a track record of mentoring and coaching other team members
- Youll collaborate with other teams effectively building and maintaining relationships across departments and organisations with a diverse audience of stakeholders
- Youll be an effective communicator adapting your style to different audiences.
What we can offer you
Whether its the opportunity to do meaningful mahi and build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand to work in an innovative and transformative sector or our commitment to supporting your development theres a myriad of reasons to choose a career with Vector.
Find out more about working with us here.
We also offer:
- Free insurances subsidised healthcare and an annual wellbeing grant
- A fun flexible and stimulating work environment full of interesting work being done by smart and innovative people
- Flexibility including the choice of working from home a couple of days a week and flexible start and finish times so you can balance work and life
- Health and wellbeing support
- Great benefits that reflect the importance of family
Apply
Applications close by Sunday 20 July 2025; however interviews may be held before so apply today!
Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills values backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other including gender ethnicity disability cognitive approaches age sexual orientation race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:
- First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
- First Accessibility Tick employer
- Rainbow Tick accredited
- Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
